Politicians from all parties are coming together to pay tribute to Nikki Kaye.

The former National deputy leader and Auckland Central MP has died, aged 44.

Kaye served as an MP from 2008 until 2020 - taking leave from the House in 2016 for breast cancer treatment. 

John Key, Helen Clarke, Jacinda Ardern and Chloe Swarbrick are among those who have shared tributes, and  Prime Minister Chris Luxon says she was held in great respects across the political divide. 

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper also says she was a hard worker - and will be remembered fondly.

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